The Illusion of Age

The Illusion of Age

by | Dec 6, 2012 | Management, Scaling

It seems the world is fascinated by demographics. Certainly the Japanese have more reason than most: The Japanese Health Ministry estimates the nation’s total population will decrease by 25% from 127.8 million in 2005 to 95.2 million by 2050. Japan’s...
Judgement Call

Judgement Call

by | Nov 28, 2012 | Management

As I read the trail of stories on the mismanagement of HP and specifically the acquisition of the UK software group Autonomy for $11 billion, I can’t help thinking what’s happened to good old fashioned judgement? As Susan Rice tries to explain the events...
The Unreasonable Complexity of the CEO Role

The Unreasonable Complexity of the CEO Role

by | Nov 23, 2012 | Management

Of course the assertion in the title is false if you believe the CEO should be able to: Write with the skill of Shakespeare Motivate with the power of Churchill Analyze with the brain power of  William Thurston Understand what’s happening with the insights of...
Have You Lost Touch With Your Business?

Have You Lost Touch With Your Business?

by | Nov 22, 2012 | Management

It happens so quickly. I’m not talking about a $1Bn corporation. I’m seeing $5m businesses where the CEO has lost touch with her business. What are the symptoms? Well ask yourself theses questions as the leader or senior member of the management team, and...
Managing Your Direct Reports

Managing Your Direct Reports

by | Nov 15, 2012 | Management

Sometimes it pays to keep things really simple. Keeping people focused on the right stuff, keeping people continually effective and motivated is never easy. However I’m observing  3 basic problems with leadership styles as I dive deep into the operational...